Textile Conservation

Museum Textile Services works every day with individuals and institutions like you. Maybe you inherited a family treasure, or perhaps you finally found the perfect textile to add to your collection. No matter whether you are a seasoned art connoisseur or this is your first time conserving an item, our services will meet your needs as well as those of your textiles.

"Museum Textile Services provides high quality work with a great deal of personal care. Your treasured item will be treated with the respect it deserves."
~ Elaine Clements, Executive Director, Andover Historical Society
 

Collections Surveys

At Museum Textile Services we specialize in helping small museums and historical societies take control of their textile collections. Our customized collections survey is tailored to the needs of your institution, whether you require a general overview of the museum or a detailed examination of a particular aspect of your collection. Collections surveys are equally important for new and tiny museums as they are for larger institutions seeking grants and project support on a national level.
"I always feel as if you care as much about our textiles as we do and soon know more about them them in some ways than we do. You have a very personal and tender relationship with everything you care for and things come back looking and feeling blissfully relaxed and happy."
~ Prue Richards, Collections Assistant, Oberlin Heritage Center
 

Camille Breeze, Chief Conservator at Museum Textile Conservation, prepares an exhibition for the Andover Historical Society

Exhibitions

Conservation is an essential component of every successful exhibition. Items being considered for display must be examined in order to determine whether they are stable enough. If necessary, conservators will clean the items and make essential repairs. Often a display mount, lining, or hanging system must be constructed and installed. During and after the exhibition, items must be reexamined for any new damage or soiling. Museum Textile Services is pleased to step in at any point in an exhibition, but we encourage you to contact us in the early planning stages.